A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7309299 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 62294173 epoch_slot_no: 345373 block_no: 7309122 slot_leader_id: 7195216 size: 88004 time: 2022-05-29 21:41:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7abaca8965c846efdc8d01c765fd7e6b6c5523afe4d53125ad702211e403a229Block Operator
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